Monday, July 20, 2015

Hello & Goodbye: 32 Week Bumpdate

Hi friends!  It's been a while, hasn't it?  I've been trying to get into the habit of unplugging from my computer & social media a lot more recently.  And you know what?  I get a lot more accomplished around here when I'm not wasting time online.  30 minutes reading other blogs, another 30 minutes of responding to blog comments & emails, an hour on Pinterest, 20 minutes of looking at someones pictures on instagram {read: creeping}, an hour of online shopping on various websites.  It all adds up to stolen moments throughout the day that I'll never get back.  The thought of stolen moments once Isla arrives makes my heart hurt.  I want to be present always, not zoned out staring at my phone or a computer screen.  And for this reason, I've made the decision to drastically cut back on the amount of time that I'll be posting on this space.  This pregnancy is flying by at an alarming speed, and I really want to savor the small amount of time that I still have her all to myself.  I plan on doing a bit of heavy reading {I have 6 books in rotation that I have yet to finish}, finishing up a few more projects in the nursery, cooking all those labor intensive recipes that have accumulated over the years that I've wanted to try but never quite found the time, and soaking up these last few weeks alone with Adam before our life is forever changed.

I'll still post on here sporadically from time to time {it's not like I cancelled our internet service}, I just want to reevaluate the amount of time that I dedicate to Typical Domestic Babe, especially in the first few months after she arrives.  So many of you have became familiar online friends over the years, so I felt it was necessary to give you a heads up rather than just go silent for weeks & weeks on end.

With all of that being said, I do have lots to update you guys about so my last pregnancy bumpdate is below.  







How Far Along?   32 weeks 
 


Total Weight Gain?  26 pounds.  Nearly 5 of that is baby already!  At our ultrasound last week, we learned that she's on track to be an estimated 8.5 pound healthy little baby.

 
Maternity Clothes?  Absolutely, although I'm really looking forward to wearing normal clothes again soon. 





Gender?   It's a sweet baby girl!







Cravings?   Anything chocolate peanut butter, and organic sour worms from Whole Foods :)


Miss Anything?   Sleep - although I guess this is prepping me for those sleepless nights in the beginning.



Exercise?   Up until last week I was still attending private Pilates sessions 3x per week.

 
 
Symptoms?  Ughhh, where to begin?  Heartburn - check.  Restless legs syndrome - check.  Carpel tunnel in my hands - check.  This pretty much sums up why I've been having such a hard time sleeping lately.  My nightly routine involves tums, breathe right strips {since I've had a stuffy nose since early on in my first trimester}, tiger balm patches placed on my calves for my restless legs, and ice packs for my legs and for my hands that I rotate throughout the night.  I am basically the epitome of sexiness at the moment ;)



Mood?   Emotional.  It must be the hormones because I've been crying so much lately {and I am not the crying type}.  Movies make me cry, sweet little text messages from my husband make me cry, conversations with friends & family members make me teary eyed, even just sitting in her nursery and thinking about all the memories that we'll create in that space makes me emotional.  Also, every time I take a few quiet moments to really connect with her and talk to her I end up crying.  It's impossible for me to have conversations with her, like so many books suggest that you do, because I end up a blubbering mess.



Baby Movement?   She loves her 4 am karate practice!  Feeling her move all throughout the day is one of my favorite parts of being pregnant and I know that I'm really going to miss feeling those rolls, jabs and kicks. 


 

Best Moment This Week?   After our ultrasound last week, Adam & I went shopping at Bonpoint in Bal Harbour Shops and he picked out the sweetest little outfits for her.  I loved watching him study all the tiny dresses and onesies and thoughtfully arranging them to see how they would look together.  Envisioning chubby baby legs filling out those rompers & dresses makes my heart swell with so much love & excitement.


 
 
Looking Forward To?   Seeing my mom at the end of next month.  I'm so grateful that she'll be coming down for a couple of months to help me with the baby.



On My Mind?   For the past 6 weeks or so I've had a suspicion that Isla was breech because I've never felt her kicks up by my rips, they've always been down really low.  Our last two ultrasounds have confirmed that she's in the Frank Breech position, and unfortunately it looks like she's going to stay in that position.  We learned last week that her umbilical cord is wrapped around her neck and that is most likely the reason that she's not able to turn into the typical head down position as her cord is keeping her strapped in up there.  My doctor said that at this point the cord is still loose so it's not affecting her health in any way, but if I was to force her to turn by doing yoga moves or seeking out chiropractic that encourages breech babies to turn, it could potentially be very dangerous.  For now I have to cut back on any yoga & pilates and just take it easy.  I'll also start going for regular ultrasounds to monitor her situation in there, and at this point it looks as if I'll be having a scheduled c-section.  Obviously I'm extremely thankful that we were able to catch this now rather than have it crop up at the time of delivery when it could be a real emergency.  I'm also feeling slightly disappointed that I won't be able to experience the natural birth that I had envisioned {for my own selfish reasons}, but I know that it's not just about me anymore, as her health & safety are 100% top priority.  At the end of the day, as long as she arrives healthy and is safely in my arms it's not going to matter how I gave birth.      



You can check out any of my past bumpdates by clicking here. 



Stay well, friends.  See you around! xx

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

18 comments:

  1. I just had a c-section with my little girl due to breech! I was disappointed when I found out at first I wouldn't be able to have a natural birth and that I was missing out on a special connection with my husband experiencing that. I was surprised how much of an amazing experience my c-section turned out to be! You'll do great. Don't listen to the recovering horror stories either!

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    1. So great to hear you had such a great birth experience! Congrats mama! xx

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  2. I couldn't not comment on this post because I too was told my baby was breech and wouldn't be able to have a natural birth but when they cut me open (sorry sounds gruesome) it wasn't the case and she likely would have been able to come out fine. Without getting into a super long story this was a very traumatic and emotional experience for me and my husband. Sometimes doctors will encourage surgical births because they get paid more and it's easier. My csection and NICU stay totaled $50,000. Many babies still turn after 36 weeks so don't get discouraged and get a second opinion if needed. Obviously you're right you gotta do what you gotta do to make sure baby is safe but just don't give up hope. I just had a VBAC with my second baby and it was amazing how great I felt after and how much more I enjoyed the whole experience. This isn't a csection "horror story" lol I recovered amazingly well and my scar is literally unnoticeable but just know you can still try and either way once you see her beautiful face you won't even care or remember how she made her entrance! Wishing you the very best for a safe and healthy delivery.

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    1. Eeek that sounds awful, but so glad that you were able to have an amazing VBAC experience afterwards! My doctor is a very big supporter of "all natural" births, and actually encourages hypnobirthing & the hiring of doulas, so I feel really confident that he's not trying to coax me into an unnecessary c-section. South Florida has some of the highest c-section rates in the country, so I had to search high & low to find an OBGYN who supported my vision of an all natural birth, and if it comes down to me absolutely needing one, I know that it's the best decision for myself and my little. Hopefully, if that's the case, I'll be able to have a VBAC like you later on. Congrats on your new baby, and thanks for taking the time to comment + share your experience!

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  3. awe great to see a post from you Andy and glad all is okay, you are very right to take time out, its a very special time... As for the emotions, boy they don't stop, at least with me. Reece is 4 next month and I still cry when he tells me he loves me, when he sleeps I stare at him with such love that I cry, I cry when he hurts himself (even a tiny scratch:)) and the list goes on. :) Motherhood is such a wonderful thingxxxx

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    1. Thanks so much, Katie! I have a feeling I'll be the same exact way with Isla :) Enjoy your vacay in Spain! xx

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  4. Loved your post Andy!!! So true about how much time flies by when you're connected to the internet. I know I'm definitely guilty of it. ;) I live in South Florida as well and I had no idea we had one of the highest c-section rates!! It's wonderful that your doctor totally supports your views, mine is the same way and I like that he isn't c-section crazy. Your baby girl is going to be so precious! We're so close mama! Just a few short weeks left!!

    xx

    champagneandthegirl.com

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  5. Aww, that makes me sad because I love, love, love your healthy recipe posts, but if you aren't passionate about the blog, and find it to be a chore, then you probably should follow your heart and take time off. Best of luck with the new baby, you will be an amazing mama! Are you guys registered anywhere?

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  6. I'm also 32 and 5 with a breech baby. I have a friend who lost a baby due to cord accident when it turned from breech to cephalic at 39 weeks, so I'm not comfortable with any version procedures. We've had a complicated pregnancy so far and my feeling is that the baby knows what it wants, and if it wants to remain breech we'll go along with it. The most important thing is to have a happy and healthy baby!

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  7. NOOOO!! I thought we were going to get MORE of you! LOL. You do what's best for you, girl. Welcome soon sweet baby Isla. XO

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  8. I will miss your posts pretty lady but you enjoy your newborn. Happy baby!

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  9. I will miss your blog dearly, especially the recipes!! I just made a couple last week. However, family comes first and with this new chapter unfolding in you and Adam's life, sweet baby girl Isla deserves all your attention 100%. See you around:)

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  10. aww I'm gonna miss your blog so much! You have taught me so much about cooking and have just been generally kind and down to earth. So excited for you to start your new chapter though:) lots of love and best wishes to you!! XO

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  11. I have loved reading your blog Andy. I found it through your wedding planners the Masi's, as I went to high school with Mike. Thanks for all of the great posts :)

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  12. I'm seriously going to miss your blog updates :( Especially since our due dates are soo close together

    http://www.lifeandchanel.com/

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  13. Please tell me where your wedges are from! They are perfect!

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  14. I just noticed Andy you had your baby, HUGE HUGE Congrats to you bothxxxxxxxx

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